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[written] April 10 '97 23

[typed] little man who when he is unbent proved very lively and interesting
and above all a most jovial host. He of course has been everywhere
with the Stanfords and was young Leland's tutor.

I caught a glimpse of Mrs. Myrick a day or two ago with a whole
bevy of society girls - She was in her most tickled element espec-
ially as she had dear Prof. Allardice in tow too. She looked very
pretty indeed and was very sweet - and airy. I went through some
of the chemical labs and it was great fun to see Prof. Young display his
chemicals to them.

The hall seems deserted as Helen Younger and number of the
girls have gone to the city to shop. I am giving my bed a good sun-
ning out of my window and think it is about time to take it is.
Mrs. Rice just asked to show off the room to a friend - it is one
of the show off rooms I find owing to its sunshine and pretty views.
Don't forget to send the answer to the book puzzle - "cross eyed
sons" is as far as I can get in it and I am sure I never read such
a book. Thank you so much for clothing your

Bye bye
your loving
Rose

I would give worlds to go out into the hills with you it is such
a bewitching day - the white oaks look like delicate maiden hair
ferns.